UAE Weekly Business News 10/08/2026
- Jenny Hunt
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UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 299 published 10th August 2026.
UAE FREE ZONE NEWS
UAE authority warns residents against fake job offers, recruitment scams (Khaleej Times 08/08/2026)
DMCC announces 9% growth in Indian companies (WAM 05/08/2026)
Dubai South, Sony collaborate to strengthen the startup community (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/08/2026)
Dubai strengthens supply chain role with new Jafza trade hub, SUMEAWORLD (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, jobs, training and women)
UAE records one of strongest post-pandemic hiring recoveries global (WAM 10/08/2026)
UAE egulatory measures, humanitarian initiatives to protect workers from summer heat (WAM 10/08/2026)
Abu Dhabi announces free UAE visas for Indian tourists booking 3-night holidays (Khaleej Times 10/08/2026)
Why rmore UAE businesses are ‘renting’ their C-suite executives instead of hiring them (Khaleej Times 10/08/2026)
UAE jobs: RAK hospitality sector sees talent demand as Wynn ramps up hiring (Khaleej Times 10/08/2026)
Visit visa overstay: AED4,000 fine waiver eligibility and process (Khaleej Times 09/08/2026)
Dubai Police, CDA launch instant employment initiative for citizens (WAM 06/08/2026)
MoHRE’s Labour Claims and Advisory Centre handles over 3.4 million calls in H1 2026 (WAM 06/08/2026)
How UAE helps millions solve work-related disputes over phone calls (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
MoHRE resolves 98.6% of labour disputes amicably in H1 2026 (WAM 05/08/2026)
New UAE work visa requirements for Ghanaians, Ghana (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
Dubai Police warn residents after man falls victim to part-time job fraud (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
UAE work permits explained: The 13 permits every employer and employee should know (Arabian Business 05/08/2026)
UAE salary increases to average 3.4% in 2026, says new survey (Khaleej Times 04/08/2026)
Hiring domestic workers in UAE: Difference between traditional and direct recruitment (Khaleej Times 04/08/2026)
flydubai announces major Emirati recruitment drive (Arabian Business 04/08/2026)
UAE BUSINESS NEWS
Adnoc Gas Habshan complex restored to 85% after April attack (Khaleej Times 10/08/2026)
Abu Dhabi and Dubai parking firms link systems for unified payments (Arabian Business 10/08/2026)
Camel soap factory launches community campaign to sell 25,000 bars in fight for survival (Arabian Business 10/08/2026)
The death of the script: Why fake influencer ads are backfiring (Arabian Business 10/08/2026)
UAE industrial rents rise as near-full occupancy boosts Dubai and Abu Dhabi logistics market (Arabian Business 10/08/2026)
DEWA commissioned 793 new 11kV substations in H1 2026 (WAM 09/08/2026)
Dubai redefines the future of building permits with an AI system that issues licences automatically (Government of Dubai Media Office 09/08/2026)
'New focus on resilience': Expert on how war is reshaping Middle East's energy strategy (Khaleej Times 09/08/2026)
Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.8b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 09/08/2026)
Vertical signs, single names: Shop owners in Dubai asked to follow signage rules (Khaleej Times 08/08/2026)
No mobile signal? How UAE satellites could keep ordinary phones connected (Khaleej Times 08/08/2026)
ADNOC affirms commitment to meeting customer requirements despite exceptional challenges (WAM 07/08/2026)
DEWA’s Hydro Insight analyses 1.1 million smart water metres in Dubai every 15 minutes (WAM 07/08/2026)
Abu Dhabi Customs' digital customs transactions up 12% in H1 2026 (Abu Dhabi Media Office 07/08/2026)
Asean-UAE trade hits $70b as partnership deepens beyond oil and tourism (Khaleej Times 07/08/2026)
Adnoc says focused on protecting people, operations amid ongoing 'unprovoked attacks' (Khaleej Times 07/08/2026)
Why UAE’s space sector is shifting from missions to building a global satellite industry (Khaleej Times 07/08/2026)
UAE announces public, private sector holiday for Prophet's birthday (Khaleej Times 07/08/2026)
Dubai office rents surge 31.5% as UAE commercial property market tightens (Arabian Business 07/08/2026)
GDRFA Dubai signs MoU with Advantage Technology to advance digital events and innovation in government services (WAM 06/08/2026)
Fahes Medical Centre serves more than 6,000 customers since opening (WAM 06/08/2026)
Dubai office sales nearly triple to AED15.8b in H1 2026 (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
UAE commercial rents jump as Abu Dhabi prime office availability falls to 0.1% (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
Etihad resumes flights to Bahrain, Kuwait after weeks of suspension (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
UAE, Saudi to lead Middle East travel, tourism growth over next 10 years (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
Abu Dhabi introduces service for lawyers, clients to consult via video call (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
Abu Dhabi to join global hydrogen economy (WAM 05/08/2026)
Emirates, South African Airways expand codeshare partnership (WAM 05/08/2026)
Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
UAE firms face rising AI costs as adoption moves beyond pilot stage (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
RAK retail property prices soar up to 348% as commercial market expands (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
AED19m in fines issued, 9,433 numbers cut in UAE for telemarketing violations (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
From insurance policy to trade powerhouse: How Fujairah is reshaping UAE commerce (Arabian Business 05/08/2026)
Middle East data breaches now cost businesses $8m on average as AI-powered attacks rise (Arabian Business 05/08/2026)
Empower's 'Dubai-it' Journey: Extraordinary story driven by vision, ambition to become world's largest district cooling services provider (WAM 04/08/2026)
Tadweer Group expands ‘Our Sustainable Farms’ initiative (WAM 04/08/2026)
ADNOC, SLB deploy AI platform across over 120 drilling rigs to strengthen upstream performance (WAM 04/08/2026)
RTA reports 30% increase in eye test centres for obtaining, renewing driving licences (WAM 04/08/2026)
UAE gold jewellery demand drops 28% in Q2 due to Middle East conflict (Khaleej Times 04/08/2026)
Beyond oil: How Abu Dhabi is building a $26bn biotech powerhouse (Arabian Business 04/08/2026)
Business trips to become more expensive as global travel costs surge (Arabian Business 04/08/2026)
Middle East cyberespionage attacks rise as smartphones become key target (Arabian Business 04/08/2026)
UAE sees rising demand for people-centric leadership networks (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
GCC pharmaceuticals market tops $30b as investment drives local production (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
Small businesses in UAE urged to file corporate tax returns before deadline (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
UAE digital economy: Why trust, not speed, now wins the race (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
Abu Dhabi's Aleria to deploy sovereign AI, bringing up to 16,000 Nvidia chips to US (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange records strong growth in H1 2026 (WAM 10/08/2026)
ADNOC Gas reports AED2.4b net income in Q2 2026 (WAM 10/08/2026)
ADX market value reaches AED2.8t as foreign investors drive new participation (Khaleej Times 10/08/2026)
Agility Global reports 26% Q2 2026 revenue growth (WAM 07/08/2026)
Insurance House reports AED7.8m profit in H1 2026 (WAM 07/08/2026)
XRG chemicals portfolio delivers resilient Q2 2026 earnings for UAE (WAM 07/08/2026)
Dana Gas H1 2026 profit up 47% to AED393m on higher prices, Egypt output (Khaleej Times 07/08/2026)
Minimum excise price for liquids used in electronic smoking devices effective 1 September (WAM 06/08/2026)
RAK Ceramics reports AED822.8m in Q2 2026 revenue (WAM 06/08/2026)
Empower H1 2026 net profit after tax rises to AED468m (WAM 06/08/2026)
Ras Al Khaimah attracts AED771.5m investment in H1 2026 (WAM 06/08/2026)
Burjeel Holding reports AED2.8b H1 2026 revenue (WAM 06/08/2026)
Space42 posts $260m H1 2026 revenue (WAM 06/08/2026)
Alef Education reports AED361.6m revenue in H1 2026 (WAM 06/08/2026)
Dubai Customs exempt goods worth up to AED1,000 from import duty (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
UAE well positioned to connect Islamic capital with high-growth markets (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
Aramex reports AED64m net profit for H1 2026 (WAM 05/08/2026)
Salik’s H1 2026 revenue reaches AED1.41b (WAM 05/08/2026)
IHC revenue up 34.5% to AED64.9b in H1 2026 (WAM 05/08/2026)
19,300 retail outlets connected to Digital Tourist VAT Refund System (WAM 05/08/2026)
ADNOC Distribution delivers H1 2026 net profit of $568m, up 59% (WAM 05/08/2026)
Salik reports AED704m profit (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/08/2026)
Dubai Duty Free becomes first airport retailer in the Middle East to Introduce Crypto.com Pay™ as a regulated digital payment option (Government of Dubai Media Office 05/08/2026)
Agthia Group reports stronger H1 2026 financial position (WAM 04/08/2026)
UAE SMEs get new Shariah-compliant account from Pemo (Khaleej Times 04/08/2026)
S&P cuts Middle East sustainable bond forecast to $15-20b for 2026 (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
India’s CKYC model offers lessons for UAE banking compliance (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
SpaceX, Anthropic investments help Alpha Dhabi postAED9.8b Q2 profit (Khaleej Times 03/08/2026)
Zero income tax: Inside the strategy keeping Gulf salaries untouchable (Arabian Business 03/08/2026)
UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS
Shakhboot bin Nahyan, President of Zimbabwe discuss strengthening bilateral relations (WAM 10/08/2026)
UAE-Egypt Heart Programme expands cardiac care services in Egypt (WAM 10/08/2026)
Chinese tech firms target Dubai for global expansion as flying cars, drone delivery and payments scale up (Arabian Business 10/08/2026)
Khorfakkan Port to receive record Chinese vehicle shipment (WAM 09/08/2026)
UAE and Russian Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation (WAM 07/08/2026)
Lulu Group to add AED1.5b to ongoing AED11b UAE investment in Gujarat economy (Khaleej Times 06/08/2026)
Tax warning issued to UK expats living in UAE (Arabian Business 06/08/2026)
UAE President, Canadian Prime Minister discuss efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation (WAM 05/08/2026)
Shakhboot bin Nahyan receives African Union Commission High Representative for Mali and the Sahel(WAM 05/08/2026)
Amanat targets AED1.5b GCC expansion (Khaleej Times 05/08/2026)
Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta announce major GCC expansion (Arabian Business 05/08/2026)
Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum commence gas supplies to Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (WAM 04/08/2026)
DP World to develop new Special Economic Zone in Kenya (WAM 04/08/2026)
UAE economy built to withstand global shocks as UK trade ties top $30bn, leaders say (Arabian Business 04/08/2026)
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Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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